Samuel Bimonte Jr.

1933 - 2025

Samuel Bimonte Jr.
August 19, 1933 - June 26, 2025
Sam Bimonte, born August 19, 1933, passed away in Fort Pierce, Florida, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Sam spent his youth and active adult years in Hamden, Connecticut, retiring to Florida. He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Lucy (nee Kaliszewski); his daughters, Karen Jones (David) of Denver, Colorado, Elaine Moler (Jeff) of Westbrook, Connecticut, and Maria Yerganian (John) of Parkland, Florida; his brother, Ronald Bimonte; and his grandchildren, Sam Reed Jones (Courtney), Jillian Aurigemma (Peter), Kimberly Petrie (Jake), Jeffrey Fassnacht (Nicole), Alexander Yerganian, and six great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. A lovely synchronicity occurred as the sixth great-grandchild was born on the day he died.
Sam was preceded in death by his grandson Michael Yerganian, and siblings Joseph Bimonte, Mary Brenner, and Ann Dougan.
He was one of five children born to Samuel H. and Genevieve (Landino) Bimonte. After graduating from Hamden High, Class of 1951, Sam enlisted in the Navy Reserves. He was called up for active duty in 1953, enrolled in electronics school, and graduated first in his class. He received a citation from Senator Prescott Bush for this achievement. A talented electrician and technician, he dedicated almost four decades to Eastern Industries in Hamden as the creator, then head of the Testing Dept., where his problem-solving and practicality earned him the respect of colleagues and clients alike.
After retiring, Sam and Lucy moved to Florida. He loved long road trips; he and Lucy traveled between Florida and Connecticut many times, as well as enjoying other cross-country adventures. A handyman extraordinaire, his hobbies included photography, motorcycling, building audio systems, and enjoying live music.
Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a 10:30 a.m. graveside service with Full US Navy Honors on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave., North Haven, CT 06471 (Please meet at the cemetery office).
In lieu of flowers, please remember Sam by dedicating a planting in his memory to the Arbor Day Foundation @ arborday.org .